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WHEREAS, the mission of the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is to increase awareness and understanding of and improve the quality of life for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region and:
WHEREAS, the purpose of celebrating Pittsburgh Pride is to recognize the events of the New York City Stonewall uprising of 1969 which is generally regarded as the quest for Human Rights and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Pride started as a one-day event consisting of a parade and festival and has grown to a 10-day celebration with over 85,000 participants consisting of events that promote the diversity of the Pittsburgh region, and,
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is now the 19th state to have marriage equality in the United States and,
WHEREAS, major corporations including, but not limited to, UPMC, Highmark, PNC Bank, American Eagle, ALCOA, the Pittsburgh Foundation, Giant Eagle, Google, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the Tribune Review have come together and provided the resources necessary to produce events for the entire Pittsburgh region to enjoy, and
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Pride consists of major events including the Pub Crawl, the Pride March, PrideFest, and Pride in the Street featuring 10-time Grammy nominee Chaka Khan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Pride for its diligent work in increasing the awareness of the LGBT community and promoting the diversity of the Pittsburgh region and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June to be the official Pittsburgh Pride month celebration in the City of Pittsburgh.